Millionaire: The Stock Market Simulation
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| Publisher | Blue Chip Software |
| Platforms | Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, Mac |
| Release | 1982 |
| Genre | Business simulation |
Millionaire: The Stock Market Simulation is a business simulation video game published by Blue Chip Software in 1982.
Gameplay
[edit]The player goes through 77 weeks and can buy and sell fifteen different stocks available from five industry groups.[1]
Reception
[edit]Johnny L. Wilson reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World, and stated that "Millionaire is a stimulating experience for anyone who enjoys the strategic decisions inherent in high finance."[1]
Jerry Pournelle named Millionaire his game of the month for September 1984, stating that "if you've any interest at all in investments, you can learn a lot from this one—and it's fun".[2]
Electronic Games awarded Millionaire the 1985 Arkie Awards for "Best Electronic Money Game".[3]
Davis Foulger for PC Magazine reviewed it in December 1982, considering it to be enjoyable by people who actually use the stock market.[4]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Wilson, Johnny L. (Mar–Apr 1983). "Latch onto the Bull: The "Bear" Facts About Millionaire!". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 9. pp. 26–28, 40.
- ↑ Pournelle, Jerry (September 1984). "On the Road". BYTE. pp. 363–382. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
- ↑ "1985 Arkie Awards". Electronic Games. Vol. 3, no. 1. Reese Communications. January 1985. p. 27.
- ↑ Foulger, Davis (December 1982). "From Stock Portfolios To Art Portfolios". PC Magazine. pp. 151, 155.